Kangxi
- Term Type
Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preferred Term
Kangxi
- Details
Refers to the style of famille verte porcelain that developed during the reign of emperor K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). The style is characterized by refined wares, most notably a series of plates that are extremely white, thin and translucent. Images include birds on branches and beautiful women, and the flattened rim is decorated with a diaper pattern in red with cartouches bearing inscriptions.
- Variations
China--History--K'ang-hsi
K'ang-hsi
K'ang Hsi
Kang Xi
- Broader Term